Serving 267 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Thomas J Watson Sr Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-44% (which is lower than the New York state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is lower than the New York state average of 49%).
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 is equal to the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 267 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 41%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NY
- Math Proficiency: 40-44% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 80-89% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
School Overview
Thomas J Watson Sr Elementary School's student population of 267 students has grown by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 25 teachers has grown by 19% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
267 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
Year Founded
1905
School Calendar
School Rankings
Thomas J Watson Sr Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 4,346 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Thomas J Watson Sr Elementary School is 0.61, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2894 out of 4346 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
80-89%
78%
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
3%
10%
Hispanic
14%
30%
Black
11%
15%
White
59%
40%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
13%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
55%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (20-21)
1%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Tigers
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Thomas J Watson Sr Elementary School's ranking?
Thomas J Watson Sr Elementary School is ranked #2894 out of 4,346 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New York.
What schools are Thomas J Watson Sr Elementary School often compared to?
Thomas J Watson Sr Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Charles F Johnson Jr Elementary School, Ann G Mcguinness Elementar School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% NY state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
How many students attend Thomas J Watson Sr Elementary School?
267 students attend Thomas J Watson Sr Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
59% of Thomas J Watson Sr Elementary School students are White, 14% of students are Hispanic, 13% of students are Two or more races, 11% of students are Black, and 3% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Thomas J Watson Sr Elementary School?
Thomas J Watson Sr Elementary School has a student ration of 11:1, which is equal to the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Thomas J Watson Sr Elementary School offer ?
Thomas J Watson Sr Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Thomas J Watson Sr Elementary School part of?
Thomas J Watson Sr Elementary School is part of Union-Endicott Central School District.
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